{"id":52169,"date":"2025-04-25T21:56:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T01:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/mayo-health-library\/lipoma\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:03:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:03:54","slug":"lipoma","status":"publish","type":"mayo","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/zh\/mayo-health-library\/lipoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto   wordpress-block wordpress- core-\">\n<p>A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that most often is located between the skin and muscle layer but below the skin. It feels soft and rubbery and often isn&#8217;t tender. It also moves with slight finger pressure as if not connected to the skin above. Lipomas often are detected in middle age. Some people have more than one lipoma. <\/p>\n<p>A lipoma isn&#8217;t cancer, and it typically is harmless. Treatment generally isn&#8217;t needed, but if the lipoma bothers you, or if it&#8217;s painful or growing, you may want to have it removed.<\/p>\n<p>Lipomas can occur anywhere in the body. They are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Just under the skin.<\/b> They commonly occur in the areas of the neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms and thighs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Soft and doughy to the touch.<\/b> They also move easily with slight finger pressure.<\/li>\n<li><b>Generally small.<\/b> Lipomas are typically less than 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5 centimeters) in diameter, but they can grow.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sometimes painful.<\/b> Lipomas can be painful if they grow and press on nearby nerves or if they contain many blood vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lipoma is rarely a serious medical condition. But if you notice a lump or swelling anywhere on your body, have your healthcare professional check it.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of lipomas isn&#8217;t fully understood. They tend to run in families, so genetic factors likely play a role in their development.<\/p>\n<p>Several factors may raise your risk of getting a lipoma, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Being between 40 and 60 years old.<\/b> Although lipomas can occur at any age, they&#8217;re most common in this age group.<\/li>\n<li><b>Genetics.<\/b> Lipomas tend to run in families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To diagnose a lipoma, your healthcare professional may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Examine it.<\/li>\n<li>Remove a tissue sample (biopsy) for lab examination.<\/li>\n<li>Order an X-ray, or an ultrasound, MRI or CT scan, if the lipoma is large, has unusual features or appears to be deeper than the fatty tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There&#8217;s a very small chance that a lump looking like a lipoma may be a cancer called liposarcoma. Liposarcomas are cancerous tumors in fatty tissues. They grow rapidly, don&#8217;t move under the skin and often are painful. A biopsy, or an MRI or CT scan, is typically done if your healthcare professional suspects liposarcoma.<\/p>\n<p>A lipoma typically doesn&#8217;t need to be treated. But if the lipoma bothers you, or it&#8217;s painful or growing, your healthcare professional might recommend removing it.<\/p>\n<p>Lipoma treatments include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Surgical removal.<\/b> Most lipomas are removed surgically by cutting them out. Lipomas typically don&#8217;t return once they&#8217;re removed. Possible side effects are scarring and bruising. A technique known as minimal excision extraction may result in less scarring.<\/li>\n<li><b>Liposuction.<\/b> This treatment uses a needle and a large syringe to remove the fatty lump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;re likely to start by seeing your primary healthcare professional. You may need to see a healthcare professional who specializes in skin disorders, known as a dermatologist.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s some information to help you get ready for your appointment.<\/p>\n<h3>What you can do<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>List your symptoms,<\/b> including any that may seem unrelated to why you scheduled the appointment.<\/li>\n<li><b>Make a list of medicines,<\/b> vitamins and supplements you take.<\/li>\n<li><b>List questions to ask<\/b> your healthcare professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time with your healthcare professional. For a lipoma, some basic questions to ask include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What caused this growth?<\/li>\n<li>Is it cancer?<\/li>\n<li>Do I need tests?<\/li>\n<li>Will this lump always be there?<\/li>\n<li>Can I have it removed?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s involved in removing it? Are there risks?<\/li>\n<li>Is it likely to return, or am I likely to get another?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any brochures or other resources I can have? What websites do you recommend?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask other questions that occur to you.<\/p>\n<h3>What to expect from your doctor<\/h3>\n<p>Your healthcare professional is likely to ask you questions too, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When did you notice the lump?<\/li>\n<li>Has it grown?<\/li>\n<li>Have you had similar growths in the past?<\/li>\n<li>Is the lump painful?<\/li>\n<li>Have others in your family had similar lumps?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This slow-growing, fatty lump most often is just below the skin. 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